Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – सथावरेषु च भूतेषु तिर्यग भावगतं तमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सथावरेषु च भूतेषु तिर्यग भावगतं तमः
राजसास तु विवर्तन्ते सनेहभावस तु सात्त्विकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the qualities of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas as they manifest in living and non-living entities.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes how Tamas is linked to the inertness in beings, while Rajas manifests in action and movement, with Sattva representing harmonious attributes connecting beings to each other.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि तामस गुण निर्जीवता से जुड़ा है, जबकि राजस गुण क्रिया और गति में प्रकट होता है, और सत्त्व गुण जीवों के बीच सामंजस्यपूर्ण संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage highlights the relevance of the three gunas in both animate and inanimate entities, deeply explored in the philosophical systems of the Ashvamedhika Parva.

Meaning

Each quality serves a purpose in defining the inherent nature of both the animate and inanimate realms, asserting intricacies in their interactions.

Application

By understanding these qualities in various forms of life, individuals can promote Sattvic interactions and minimize Tamas in their daily experiences.